Christ Example

Of the many commands Jesus presents in the Sermon on the Mount, two I find particularly important and relevant are “Let your light shine before man” (vs. 14-16) and “Love your enemy” (vs.44).  

When Jesus says, “Let your light shone before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven”, it is crucial to read that last part. Letting your light shine before men, is not so that men can glorify in you, but so that the Father in heaven can be glorified.

The second command that I find to be relevant and vitally important is found in 5:43-44, “You have heard that it was said Love your neighbor and hate your enemy, But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” This command is in its very nature a representation of Christ character. Though it may be seemingly easier to hate the one who persecutes, we must love them just as Christ did; Christ was persecuted by the very people his blood was shed to save. Christ example is true discipleship and the ultimate picture of who we should be like. That’s why I find these two commands vitally important and relevant, they may not be more important than another, but these commands are true pictures of Christ nature.